The Ziat district of Fez was shaken this morning by a horrific assault targeting a sanitation worker while he was performing his professional duties. According to initial information obtained by the newspaper, the victim was attacked with a white weapon in the vicinity of a litter collection point located near bus station number 25, specifically near the “France” café.
The shocking incident, which occurred at approximately 6:40 AM, caused panic and terror among residents of the neighborhood and passersby. Initial testimonies indicate that the assailant or assailants fled the scene after committing their heinous act, leaving the victim covered in blood.
Upon being informed of the incident, the competent security authorities rushed to the scene, where they initiated preliminary investigation procedures and opened a thorough inquiry to uncover the circumstances of this vile attack, identify the perpetrators, and bring them to justice. Security sources indicate that the initial investigations are focused on gathering evidence and clues from the crime scene and listening to potential eyewitnesses.
This incident has sparked a wave of anger and strong condemnation among the residents of Fez, who expressed their full solidarity with the sanitation worker who was the victim of the assault. They demanded the provision of necessary protection for this group, which carries out essential and vital tasks to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the city.
Numerous voices have also risen, calling for the strengthening of proactive security campaigns in various neighborhoods of the city, especially in the early morning hours, to reduce such crimes and ensure the safety and security of citizens and workers alike. Civil activists and local residents urged the security authorities to intensify security patrols and expand the scope of security coverage to include all areas that may witness such unfortunate incidents.
The local public opinion in Fez is awaiting the results of the investigations being conducted by the security authorities, emphasizing the need to expedite the arrest of the perpetrators and bring them to justice to receive their fair punishment and to serve as a deterrent to anyone who might consider committing such criminal acts.